Marchesa, Dealer of Death (Commander) - Expensive Reanimator

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Benjamin Levin
Sep 9, 2025
How Fun Are All of the Grixis Commanders?
There are dozens of Grixis commanders available now. But which ones are fun to play? Let's break them all down.
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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Reanimate
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
72%synergy
Animate Dead
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
67%synergy
Deadly Rollick
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
63%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Deflecting Swat
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Swan Song
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Snap
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Glasses of Urza
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Victimize
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Faithless Looting
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Dark Ritual
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Necromancy
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Flusterstorm
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Mystic Remora
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Frantic Search
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Entomb
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Rhystic Study
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Underworld Breach
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Demonic Tutor
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Force of Will
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Jeska's Will
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Mana Vault
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Chrome Mox
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Creatures
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Hex Parasite
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
36%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Opposition Agent
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
30%synergy
Generous Plunderer
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Superior Spider-Man
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Black Cat, Cunning Thief
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Gilded Drake
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Lord Xander, the Collector
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Ledger Shredder
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Spellskite
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
The Lord of Pain
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Blood Artist
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Urabrask
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Laughing Jasper Flint
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Garland, Royal Kidnapper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Seifer, Balamb Rival
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Katara, Waterbending Master
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Displacer Kitten
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Force of Negation
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Mental Misstep
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Tainted Pact
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Chain of Vapor
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Cabal Ritual
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Pact of Negation
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Pongify
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Brain Freeze
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Terminate
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Consultation
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Abrade
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Mystical Tutor
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Dismember
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-20%synergy
Pyroblast
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Withering Torment
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Snuff Out
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Charm
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Saw in Half
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Fire Covenant
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-20%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Bolt
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Culling the Weak
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Baleful Mastery
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Redirect Lightning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Slaughter Pact
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Bitter Triumph
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Final Fortune
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Submerge
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Gut Shot
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Bedevil
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Misdirection
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Imperial Seal
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Feed the Swarm
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Stitch Together
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Diabolic Intent
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Dread Return
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Persist
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Rite of Flame
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Exhume
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Will of the Abzan
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Windfall
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-29%synergy
Buried Alive
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Villainous Wrath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Incarnation Technique
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Living Death
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Doomsday
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Grapeshot
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Thoughtseize
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Molten Collapse
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Counsel
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Restart Sequence
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Scrabbling Claws
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Codex Shredder
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Grinding Station
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Bauble
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Defense Grid
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Dance of the Dead
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Spatial Binding
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Chakra Meditation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Necropotence
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Jace's Erasure
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sneak Attack
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dack Fayden
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Tomb
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Urborg
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Hammerheim
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-20%synergy
City of Traitors
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Tolaria
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Lotus Petal
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Mox Opal
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Mox Diamond
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Mox Amber
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
The Soul Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Mana Crypt
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Dimir Signet
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-20%synergy
Rakdos Signet
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-22%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-26%synergy
Victory Chimes
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Underground Sea
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
85%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
85%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Badlands
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
81%synergy
Scalding Tarn
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Polluted Delta
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
61%synergy
Steam Vents
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Watery Grave
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Blood Crypt
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Morphic Pool
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Training Center
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Luxury Suite
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Swamp
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
-28%synergy
Island
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
-29%synergy
Xander's Lounge
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Misty Rainforest
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Mountain
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
-39%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Confluence
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Marsh Flats
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Flooded Strand
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Undercity Sewers
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Raucous Theater
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Thundering Falls
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
30%synergy
City of Brass
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Arid Mesa
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Wooded Foothills
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-22%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-18%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Eroded Canyon
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Starting Town
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Blazemire Verge
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Shivan Reef
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Jagged Barrens
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Underground River
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Soured Springs
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
11%synergy